suemunzlinger's Recipe

Angel Biscuits #2

Category: Breads and quick breads

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 cup Crisco shortening
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1 25 ounce packet yeast or (2 1/2 teaspoons)

1/4 cup lukewarm water

1 cup well shaken warmed buttermilk, 110 degrees

In a large bowl sift the dry ingredients together. Using a pastry blender or fork cut in the shortening until it resembles coarse cornmeal.

In a separate bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes). Stir the yeast mixture and warm buttermilk into the flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead until the dough is no longer sticky. Roll biscuit dough out to 1/2 inch thick.

Cut with a biscuit cutter and place cut biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with non stick spray.

Let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes. Bake at 400 for about 14 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush biscuits with butter while still warm. Recipes makes 8 to 12 biscuits, depending on the size.